Bio

Carla Jo Age 44 began her musical abilities at the age of 13 years. Being raised is a musical family her love for entertaining grew as she first started performing in a show atmosphere. Her energetic personality has allowed her the opportunities to extend her talents to audiences all across the United States. Her passion for entertaining is evident in all of her performances. 1977 – 1983 Carla Jo and The Country Express Band 1981 - Miss Tennessee Teen Talent Winner 1982 - Won Miss Tennessee Teen Miss Tennessee Teen Talent Winner 1983 - Won National Miss Teen . National Miss Teen Talent Winner Entertained at the International Special Olympics – Baton Rouge, LA Entertained at the National Leadership Conference – Chicago, IL Entertained at the Accuff and Rose Golf Tournament – Nashville, TN Entertained at the Jack Green Mad Scramble Golf Tournament – Nashville, TN Guest on the Ralph Emery Show – Nashville, TN Televised You Can Be A Star Winner – Nashville, TN Entertained at Billy Bobs – Fort Worth, TX 1984 - Recorded Country Girls Dream Project (Title Song written by Carla Jo) 1985 – 1987 Entertained with Various Local Bands such as: The Country Sounds, The Cross Town Traffic Band, Smokey Jam and more 1988 - 1997 Entertained with various local Gospel Groups 1997 - Recorded God is Still the One Project – Country Gospel Music Group US Gospel News Charts #5 God is Still The One 1998 - Signed with Turner Music Group – Nashville, TN Recorded Victory is Mine Project – Single releases from project: Victory is Mine and Holy Ground WETB Radio Listeners Choice Award winner for Holy Ground and Cast Your Care Singing News Charts #78 Victory is Mine Entertained at the National Quartet Convention - Louisville, KY 1999 - Recorded Gospel Favorites Project and From Our House to Yours Project 2000 - Signed with Morning Star Records – Nashville, TN Recorded Come Take My Hand Project – Single releases from project: Because of Your Mercy, I Was There and Everybody Say Amen Signed with Century II Promotions and Talent Agency – Nashville, TN Entertained at the Live Opry Theater – Branson, MO Entertained at the Music City Centre – Branson, MO Entertained at the National RV Rally - Gillette, WY Entertained at the Mississippi State Fair – Jackson, MS 2001 - Grammy Nominated – Come Take My Hand Single release: Because of Your Mercy #34 Gospel News Charts #50 Singing News Chars Entertained at the National RV Rally – Perry, GA (60,000 + venue attendance) Entertained at the National Quartet Convention - Louisville, KY Guest Entertainer for various televised networks: Dove Network, TBN, and the Angel Network across the nation. 2002 – 2008 Resumed Entertaining for Charities, Churches and civic clubs in the local community 2008 – Present Carla Jo and The Silver Wings Band Carla Jo’s career and years of entertainment has allowed her the opportunities to meet and perform with some of the great legends of the country and gospel music industry. Some of the artists include: Little Jimmy Dickens, Dale Reeves, Lee Greenwood, Ronnie McDowell, Con Hunley, Jack Green, Chet Atkins, Gold City, Jeff Steel, Perry Sisters, Heirline, Michael Combs, and more…. [link="URL"]